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Fertility Awareness & Natural Family Planning (NFP) is usually
provided by the Archdiocesan Family Life Office and helps couples
understand the gift of their own fertility when planning their
family. NFP is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve
and avoid pregnancy. These methods are based on observation of the
naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile
phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Couples using NFP to avoid
pregnancy abstain from intercourse and genital contact during the
fertile phase of the woman’s cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical
procedures are used to avoid pregnancy.
NFP is a sign of the value and dignity of the
human person person within the sacred and holy marital embrace.
Conjugal relations are sacred. Within the context of marriage and
family life, NFP promotes openness to life, and recognizes the value
of the child. By respecting the love-giving and life-giving nature
of marriage, NFP enriches the bond between husband and wife
Fertility awareness enables the single Mom to
learn about her fertility, build self-confidence and recognize the
importance of chastity. Private and individual instruction by a
qualified Natural Family Planning Practitioner helps provide an
on-going support system for a successful transition to the chaste
lifestyle for the woman or couple.
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